Interesting facts about business in Charleston.

As in most major cities these days, the Charleston business scene is dominated by the medical field.  Another key industry is tourism, which includes destination weddings and even cruise ships accompanying world class hotels. 

Here are a few points of interest about business in Charleston:

• Medical.  Located just west of the historic district and situated along the Ashley River is the sprawling hospital complex that includes MUSC, Roper/ St. Francis and Veterans Administration
• Hospitals.  MUSC houses a world-class cancer research as well as an excellent children’s hospital.
• Destination Weddings.  The beauty of Charleston helps entice brides from all over the country to travel here to be married, making Charleston the third most popular wedding destination city in the country.
• Law School.  The area boasts a fully-accredited Law School located just off the Historic Area.
• Colleges.  There are three major universities located in the area:  College Of Charleston, The Citadel, and Charleston Southern University.
• Port City.  Charleston was established in 1670 as a port city, and continues to grow in stature as a major port on the East Coast.  A recent development has been Charleston’s appeal as a port-of-call for cruise ships.